Independent

New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has claimed that current laws surrounding assisted dying in England and Wales are "not fit for purpose" as she published the details of a new bill on Monday aiming to legalize the process.

BBC News

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill seeks to allow terminally ill adults with an expected maximum of six months left to live in England and Wales to be assisted in ending their life if made voluntarily and with the consent of two doctors and a High Court judge.

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There must be seven days separating the two doctor assessments, and – after Court approval – unless death is imminent the patient must wait another 14 days before self-administering medication to die.

The Telegraph

Guardian

Labour leader and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has allowed a free vote on legislation concerning assisted dying, meaning MPs will not be told how to vote on the matter by their party whips.

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In 2015, an assisted dying bill was rejected by MPs at the second reading stage by a margin of 329-117 votes. The House of Commons will now initially debate and vote on the new bill on Nov. 29.

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According to an October Ipsos poll, 66% of UK adults believe that prescribed self-medicated assisted dying for terminally ill patients should be legal, compared to 16% who believe it should be illegal, and 18% who are unsure or prefer not to say.

UK: Details of Assisted Dying Bill Published

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